Firefighters gain on Arden Heights brush fire

View full sizeGoogle mapsFirefighters say they have stopped the spread of a brush fire behind PS 4 in Arden Heights. The fire was officially declared under control 40 minutes after FDNY units arrived on the scene.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- After battling it for 40 minutes, firefighters say they have a brush fire behind PS 4 in Arden Heights under control.